Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 30/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 199,111); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 223g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 53 points higher (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (85/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2509.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (93/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (97/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (85/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 53 points (83/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.